The Trial of Mohammad Mossadegh

From the very beginning, Mossadegh challenged the legitimacy of the court. With his characteristic wit and defiance, he argued that as a civilian and a former prime minister, he could not be tried by a military tribunal. He viewed the court not as a valid legal entity, but as a puppet of the new, illegitimate regime. He famously stated, "I am a living example of the violation of the Constitution. I am a living document of the crimes committed against the Iranian people." This powerful stance transformed the courtroom from a place of judgment into a platform for his political ideas.